Rolls Royce is attempting to cheer up well-off England rugby fans who are still down after defeat to Wales in the Rugby World Cup, with a special edition Wraith based on the history of the sport.

Despite England's defeat to Wales at Twickenham, Rolls Royce has created a special edition 'Wraith - History of Rugby' at its bespoke design studio in Goodwood that turns the car maker's ultra-luxury car into a shrine to English rugby.

The English red rose - first used by the English rugby in 1871 - appears on the outside of the car, the dashboard and is embroidered on each headrest. The car even comes with its own rugby ball made by Gilbert, which made the first ever rugby ball and is the official supplier of the Rugby World Cup. The ball has also had the Rolls Royce treatment with an embroidered red rose on one panel and a Rolls Royce on another.

James Crichton, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Europe, says, “This truly unique Wraith emphasises vision and individuality, inspired by the role it plays within a team."

The car is inspired by William Web Ellis, who established the game of rugby during a game of football in 1823 when he picked up the ball and ran with it. The rules were laid down shortly after and form the basis of the modern game.

The new Rolls Royce 'Wraith - History of Rugby Edition' doesn't come with a price tag, but standard Wraith models start from £235,000.